Answer
1.543 x $10^{3}$ metric tons.
Work Step by Step
We have to convert troy ounces to metric tons , given that 1 troy ounce = 31.1 g and 1 metric ton = $10^{6}$g .
So to convert 49.6 x $10^{6}$ troy ounces, we have to use two conversion factors:
To convert troy ounces to g, conversion factor: $\frac{31.10 g }{ 1 (troy ounce)}$
To convert g to metric tons, the conversion factor is: $\frac{1 (metric ton)}{10^{6}(g)}$
Therefore:
49.6 x $10^{6}$ troy ounces = 49.6 x $10^{6}$troy ounces x $\frac{31.10 g }{ 1 (troy ounce)}$ x $\frac{1 (metric ton)}{10^{6}(g)}$
49.6 x $10^{6}$ troy ounces = 1,542.56 metric tons or 1.543 x $10^{3}$ metric tons.
